TRANSPORT

 Improving your social life often means travelling to groups and Day Centres and transport can be a problem if you are short of money or have difficulty dealing with people. Although taxis are the obvious means they are very expensive, so here are a few ideas.

This webpage i found very useful, you can type in where you are going from and where to and it will give you options and routes. http://www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk

If you are over 60, disabled, or on the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance you should be entitled to a free bus pass. For further information click on this site. www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/streets/451.asp

If you have your own car but want reduce the stress of driving and parking in the city, try a Park and Ride. For details and locations click on this site. www.parkandride.net/norwich/norwich_frameset.shtml

If you regulary use council car parks you can save money and searching for coins by buying a season ticket from the council. A 3 month ticket for short stay parking ( up to 3 hours ) is £13. Click on this site www.norwich.gov.uk/webapps/atoz/service_page.asp?id=1359

There is a cheaper alternative to taxis if you are prepared to book at least 3 days in advance and you will probably get the same driver each time, it is Transport Plus. It is a non-profit scheme provided by voluteers locally. The current charge is 40p per mile with a minimum charge of £2 for the first 5 miles. The cost of the journey is paid directly to the driver. To book a journey telephone 01603 422807 Monday to Friday 9am - 4 pm